It’s that time of year again. No, not when I write my now seemingly annual article (sorry, I’ll try and get back to it!), but rather the time when clubs anxiously await their fate as to which division they’ll be competing in the following season. Why, though, does it always come to this?

Seagulls Look To Retain Entire Squad

After another season of punching well above their expected weight, Craig Laird and Jon Haile were pleased to confirm that they have offered the entire squad deals to wear The Seagulls shirt again next term. So far ten of the squad have put pen to paper, of which include Lloyd Irish, Jamie Price, Martin Slocombe, Ben Cleverley, Nabi Diallo, Nat Pepperell, Kane Ingram, Supporters Player of the Year Sahr Kabba and Young Player of the Year, Dayle Grubb.

At a fans’ forum, Craig Laird confirmed that the players yet to sign are all committed to the Weston cause, but are assessing their options regarding their professional working careers and in some cases, their education. Assistant-Manager, Jon Haile said, “It’s great that so many of the current squad have committed, and If the others decide to sign then of course we will be pleased and we can then limit the amount of new players we bring in. However, with regard to new signings we are very close to getting all of our targets. Most have agreed to join us in principle and Craig and I will be meeting them over the next fortnight to show them round the club and agree personal terms.”

Haile also confirmed that there might be places up for grabs for a number of the Under 19s Conference Alliance South Premier winning squad, he said, “Of course we have Jake Mawford, Jack Camm and Robbie Maggs from the U19s waiting to take a step up too.” Plans at the club are well a foot for next seasons campaign and Haile has expressed his excitement for what lies ahead for The Seagulls. He said, “We are planning pre-season now and this time round the training will be by invitation only and will not be an open training environment. We have targeted the players we want to join us and we want to maximise all available playing and training time to work on our team shape and plans for next season. With the benefit of two seasons experience in this league and 5 or 6 new faces which will strengthen the squad I genuinely believe next season will be our best yet.”

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About James Bartaby

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I'm James and I'm relatively new to non-league football, having only taken in my first match in September 2011. Despite it being a 0-4 defeat for Hampton & Richmond Borough, I became a huge fan of the club and NL in general. So much so that they are now the first club that I mention when talking about which team I support! I just got massively disillusioned with top flight football in this country and the attitudes of the lawmakers and top clubs in general, and I wanted to start taking my son to see decent football.
I am now the club's Deputy Press Officer, and loving every minute!